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Health Effects

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Warnings:

Avoid Accidents: Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid accidental ingestion. Do not flush the disposable pads.Caution: In case of eye contact or prolonged exposure to skin, flush thoroughly with water to reduce irritation. If irritation persists, call a physician. Not for personal cleansing.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS:Potential Health HazardsIngestion: This product is expected to have a low order of toxicity. Oral ingestion may result in gastrointestinal irritation with transient nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Pad may be a potential choking hazard if a piece is ingested.Eye Contact: This product may be slightly irritating to eyes. Exposure to eyes may cause transient superficial effects to those produced by mild soap.Skin Contact: This product may be slightly irritating to skin. Use on irritated or extremely dry skin may aggravate the existing condition.Inhalation: This product is expected to have a low order of toxicity.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:No chronic health effects reported.

Carcinogenicity:

This finished consumer product is not carcinogenic.NTP: NoIARC: No

First Aid:

Ingestion: Dilute ingested product with fluids (water or milk). If gastric irritation or other signs of toxicity develop, consult a physician and treat symptomatically.Eye Contact: Hold eyelids open and flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, consult a physician.Skin Contact: Rinse affected area thoroughly with water. Apply a cold compress to relieve the symptoms of irritation. If irritation persists, consult a physician.Inhalation: Move to an open area away from the site of exposure. If respiratory irritation is present, consult a physician and treat symptomatically.

Precautions To Be Taken in Handling: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area.Precautions To Be Taken in Storage: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area.

Disposal:

DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Do not flush pads down the toilet. Waste pads can be disposed of as part of municipal trash. Disposal should be performed in compliancewith federal, state/provincial and local regulations.Non-Household Setting (US Federal): Product covered by this MSDS, in their original form, when disposed as waste, are considered non hazardous waste according to the federal RCRA Regulation (40CFR261). Disposal should be in accordance with the local, state and federal regulations.Non-Household Setting (California): Not hazardous, in accordance with 22 CCR 66261.20 through 22 CCR 66261.24Household Use: Product used in household may be disposed of in refuse.